Historic Mohave County Jail, Mohave County Travel Guide

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Step back in time at the Historic Mohave County Jail, a unique example of early 20th-century architecture and Arizona Territory history in Kingman.

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The Historic Mohave County Jail, built in 1909-1910, stands as a testament to Kingman's early 20th-century history. Constructed of cast-in-place concrete, it was considered the most secure jail in the Arizona Territory. Today, it offers a unique glimpse into the region's past.

A brief summary to Historic Mohave County Jail

Kingman, Arizona, 86401, US
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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Historic Mohave County Jail.

Check out the nearby Mohave Museum of History and Arts for more insights into the region's past.
Explore other historic sites in the Kingman Historic District, including the Mohave County Courthouse.
Consider visiting during the cooler months, as Kingman can experience high temperatures during the summer.

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Getting There

Walking

The Historic Mohave County Jail is located at 310 North Fourth Street in the Kingman Historic District. If you're already in the downtown area, walking is a convenient way to reach it. From the intersection of Route 66 (Andy Devine Avenue) and 4th Street, walk north on 4th Street for a few blocks. The jail is located next to the Mohave County Courthouse.
Public Transport

Kingman Area Regional Transit (KART) operates fixed routes throughout the city. Check the KART route map and schedule to see if there's a route that stops near the courthouse. A single ride fare is typically around $1-$2.
Taxi/Ride-Share

Taxi services like Kingman Cab and Lightning Taxi, as well as ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, are available in Kingman. A short taxi or ride-share trip from a central location in Kingman to the jail will likely cost between $8 and $15, depending on the distance and demand.

Discover more about Historic Mohave County Jail

The Historic Mohave County Jail, located in Kingman, Arizona, offers a unique glimpse into the early 20th century. Built between 1909 and 1910, it was designed by the Pauly Jail Building Company and proclaimed the most secure jail in the Arizona Territory at the time. John Mulligan, who also worked on the Brunswick Hotel and Hotel Beale, handled the concrete work.The jail is one of the oldest cast-in-place concrete structures in Kingman. Its features included metal plate floors in the cells, which apparently led jailers to call the cells 'natural lie detectors'. The jail remained in use until 1965 when a new jail was completed in the basement of the courthouse.The Mohave County Courthouse and Jail were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The jail is nestled between the courthouse and the Mohave County Superior Court building. Today, the Mohave County Historical Society is working to add the jail to their family of museums.